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Y482 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,135 mi
Last recorded83,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,135 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 83,135 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,697 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in zone a (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,410 miles

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise replacement

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,203 miles

front brake discs worn/ridged

offside front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn/ridged

offside front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 May 2009 42,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,092 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y482 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y482 LJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y482 LJM registered?

Y482 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y482 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y482 LJM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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